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A Taste of History

A cooking series that explores America's culinary beginnings from the Birthplace of American Cuisine. Chef Walter Staib hosts.

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Salt Cay: The Island That Time Forgot - S10 E5

Premiered On: 07/16/2019

Chef Walter Staib travels to Turks and Caicos to explore the historic salt ponds of Salt Cay.

  • Saturday August 29, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Saturday August 29, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET2

Southern Fare at Rattle & Snap - S10 E6

Premiered On: 07/23/2019

Chef Walter Staib visits Tennessee and cooks at one of its oldest antebellum estates, Rattle & Snap. Recipes include cream of peanuts, stuffed pork roulade, and braised green beans.

  • Saturday September 5, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Saturday September 5, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET2

The Tex-Mex Republic - S10 E7

Premiered On: 07/30/2019

Chef Walter Staib and Chef Pete Mims enjoy Laredo's local food favorites. Recipes include puffy chalupas and beef tenderloin with huitlacoche.

  • Saturday September 12, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Saturday September 12, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET2

Washington's Winter Headquarters - S10 E8

Premiered On: 08/06/2019

Chef Walter Staib and General George Washington brave the elements to discuss the winter of 1777 at Valley Forge. Recipes include veal kidney mushroom pie and fried cauliflower.

  • Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Saturday September 19, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET2

Bourbon: The True American Spirit - S10 E9

Premiered On: 08/13/2019

Oak barrels, spring water, and corn take center stage as Chef Walter Staib discovers the history of bourbon in Kentucky. Recipes include pepper-crusted pork tenderloin and bourbon-glazed apples.

  • Saturday September 26, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Saturday September 26, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET2
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Camden & The Controversial Quaker - S10 E4

  • Saturday August 22, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Saturday August 22, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET2

America's First Penitentiary - S10 E3

  • Saturday August 1, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Saturday August 1, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET2

Penn's Personal Brewery - S10 E2

  • Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET2
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